TORONTO — George Springer hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Monday. The victory sends Toronto to its first World Series since 1993.

The Blue Jays trailed 3-1 entering the bottom of the seventh before rallying against Mariners reliever Eduard Bazardo. Springer connected on a two-seam fastball and drove it into the left-field seats, scoring two runners and giving Toronto the lead for good. It was his 23rd career postseason home run, tying him for third all-time.

Toronto reliever Jeff Hoffman struck out the side in the ninth inning to secure the win.

Springer, who was hit by a pitch on his right knee in Game 5, played as designated hitter. He f

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